Lesson plan

Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet your instructor, Steffani Lincecum, and learn more about the features of the classic blazer you'll be making.

33:52

Lesson 2. Customizing the Pattern

Steffani discusses how to reinforce your jacket pattern pieces with muslin or hair canvas, add a vent to the sleeve design and mark your fabric.

52:43

Lesson 3. Jacket Fronts

A perfect bound buttonhole and a hand-stitched lapel will give your blazer an elegance you will never find in ready-to-wear. Steffani shows you her techniques.

19:38

Lesson 4. The Undercollar

Learn about roll of cloth and how to prepare the undercollar so the seams won't show. Pad-stitching by hand will give your collar its structure and character.

22:57

Lesson 5. Assembling the Body

Learn more about interfacing and wigan as you sew together the body pieces and join the shoulders.

34:59

Lesson 6. Collar, Sleeves & Pockets

The collar is the most important part of the blazer to get right, as any imperfections will be obvious. Steffani shows how to get the smoothest lines, and how to sew the sleeves and add pockets.

9:15

Lesson 7. A Time to Fit

There's still time to make small fit adjustments as you prepare to finish your jacket. Steffani shows how to tweak the fit and check the seams, shoulders, lapels and hem.

16:26

Lesson 8. Assembling the Lining

You'll put together the jacket lining and learn how to get smooth shoulders. A little hand-stitching to secure the facing adds a special touch.

34:25

Lesson 9. Collar & Lapels

Your blazer is nearly finished! Now's the time to attach the collar, linings and facings, and get those lapels looking just right..

45:31

Lesson 10. Finishing Touches

Steffani walks you through the last few steps to complete your blazer, including tacking the roll line, finishing the lining and buttonholes, adding topstitching and buttons. After a final press, your blazer is ready for you to wear with pride!

Steffani Lincecum brings amazing talent and instruction. I have been sewing for less than a year and can put together most commercial patterns. If you want professional and artistic results over which your friends will swoon, take this class. You will learn TRUE tailoring techniques and lovely hand stitches. It is not the easiest class you will take. But if you follow along and practice the methods, you will bring your sewing WAY UP !
- Judy Murphy

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Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet your instructor, Steffani Lincecum, and learn more about the features of the classic blazer you'll be making.

33:52

Lesson 2. Customizing the Pattern

Steffani discusses how to reinforce your jacket pattern pieces with muslin or hair canvas, add a vent to the sleeve design and mark your fabric.

52:43

Lesson 3. Jacket Fronts

A perfect bound buttonhole and a hand-stitched lapel will give your blazer an elegance you will never find in ready-to-wear. Steffani shows you her techniques.

19:38

Lesson 4. The Undercollar

Learn about roll of cloth and how to prepare the undercollar so the seams won't show. Pad-stitching by hand will give your collar its structure and character.

22:57

Lesson 5. Assembling the Body

Learn more about interfacing and wigan as you sew together the body pieces and join the shoulders.

34:59

Lesson 6. Collar, Sleeves & Pockets

The collar is the most important part of the blazer to get right, as any imperfections will be obvious. Steffani shows how to get the smoothest lines, and how to sew the sleeves and add pockets.

9:15

Lesson 7. A Time to Fit

There's still time to make small fit adjustments as you prepare to finish your jacket. Steffani shows how to tweak the fit and check the seams, shoulders, lapels and hem.

16:26

Lesson 8. Assembling the Lining

You'll put together the jacket lining and learn how to get smooth shoulders. A little hand-stitching to secure the facing adds a special touch.

34:25

Lesson 9. Collar & Lapels

Your blazer is nearly finished! Now's the time to attach the collar, linings and facings, and get those lapels looking just right..

45:31

Lesson 10. Finishing Touches

Steffani walks you through the last few steps to complete your blazer, including tacking the roll line, finishing the lining and buttonholes, adding topstitching and buttons. After a final press, your blazer is ready for you to wear with pride!

The instructor

Steffani Lincecum, Instructor of Classic Tailoring: The Blazer

A designer, patternmaker, and sewing instructor, Steffani has more than 25 years of experience sewing for Hollywood films, TV and theater. She is the author of Patternmaking for a Perfect Fit and has had articles published in Sew it All and Mia magazines. She specializes in teaching ready-to-wear alteration, garment copying and tailoring, has taught at the American Sewing Guild Conference, and appeared on Sew it All and Sewing With Nancy. She loves vintage clothes and sewing books, and has a little problem with bringing home stray sewing machines.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(15 reviews)

One Of The Best Classes!

by Phiron Jones on January 8, 2015

I Luv this Class! I've Learned So Much From It, And You're A Great Teacher!

I Luv this Class! I've Learned So Much From It, And You're A Great Teacher!

Amazing instruction!

by Punky Ducky on November 17, 2014

I always love Steffani's classes. She teaches so well and gives the best angles on her work. :)

I always love Steffani's classes. She teaches so well and gives the best angles on her work. :)

Away...

by kay.shakespear@gmail.com on October 12, 2014

I've been away from tailoring for a while and this is going to be a great way o get back into that world of more technical sewing. Thanks!

I've been away from tailoring for a while and this is going to be a great way o get back into that world of more technical sewing. Thanks!

Great class...

by Belinda1 on September 18, 2014

I've enjoyed it so far. I don't wear blazers so won't actually be making this pattern, but I will be transferring what I learn to making winter coats/jackets.-Belinda

I've enjoyed it so far. I don't wear blazers so won't actually be making this pattern, but I will be transferring what I learn to making winter coats/jackets.-Belinda

Frequently asked questions

This class assumes you have a basic understanding of sewing and can construct a garment from a pattern. Steffani takes a commercial pattern and shows you how to add custom tailoring touches for a truly polished look. If you have not made a lined jacket before, this class will give you the inspiration and skills to do it!